CVE-2022-22017 Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 10 May 2022 Updated 2 Jan 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Remote Desktop Client, requiring immediate patching for Windows users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-22017?

CVE-2022-22017 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11, published on 10 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22017?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2022.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22017?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-22017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 11 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xwch-gx2x-qj27.